Customer Ratings & Reviews

The ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 has been an impressive upgrade. What immediately stood out to me is how solid and premium the card feels, from the build quality to the overall design. It’s definitely a substantial GPU, but the performance makes the size feel justified. Games run incredibly smooth, especially at higher resolutions and settings, and the extra headroom is noticeable when pushing demanding titles. I also really like how well the cooling system handles the workload. Even during longer gaming sessions, the temperatures stay under control without the card constantly sounding like a jet engine. The fans and overall cooling design do a great job of balancing performance and noise, which is something I appreciate when spending hours at my PC. The ROG Astral 5080 isn't just about raw FPS, though. It feels like a card designed for someone who wants a high-end GPU that they won't need to replace anytime soon. Between the performance, cooling, and premium construction, it has been a fantastic addition to my setup. If you're looking for a 5080 that feels like a true flagship-class product, this one is hard not to be excited about.

This was expensive, but it has also been a miracle of engineering. I did not expect to have the GPU running consistently at 30°C-40°C even while running demanding games like Cyberpunk at 4K max setting. I had become used to seeing my previous GPU bounce around 80°C all the time. This gave me around a 30% FPS increase over my previous 4070 Ti Super, but the details about it has forever changed how i will look GPU's. Inly bad thing i can think of is that it is heavy. I broke the retention clip on my motherboard while trying to install it. It is big and heavy, and i wish i had waited for my bother-in-law to be a 3rd hand while putting it in.

The ASUS ROG Astral NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is an absolute monster of a graphics card. I upgraded from a 40-series GPU, and the jump in performance is instantly noticeable. Games that used to hover around 90–120 FPS are now pushing well past 200 FPS on max settings, and the 16GB of GDDR7 memory keeps everything running insanely smooth—even in the most demanding titles. What surprised me the most is how cool and quiet this card runs. ASUS did an amazing job with the cooling design. Even after long gaming sessions, the temps stay low and the fans are barely audible. Pairing it with PCIe 5.0 also gives it crazy-fast data throughput, which really shows in load times and overall responsiveness. The build quality is solid and premium—as expected from the ROG lineup—and installation was easier than I expected for such a powerful card. If you're building a high-end system or upgrading for the next generation of games, this card is absolutely worth it. Pricey, but the performance speaks for itself. Highly recommended!

Upgraded from a 3080 Ti to the ROG Astral 5080 and the jump in 4K performance is massive. The card has a solid, premium build quality, and even though it’s huge, it fit my case without any issues. Temps stay low and the fans barely make a sound, even during long gaming sessions. Great buy!

I’ve been using this graphics card for gaming and some occasional video editing, and the performance has been outstanding. Games run extremely smooth at high and ultra settings, with excellent frame rates and no stuttering. The cooling system works great — temperatures stay low even during long gaming sessions, and the fans are quiet. Installation was very easy, and the build quality feels solid and premium. It also handles productivity tasks like rendering and editing without any issues. Overall, this is a powerful and reliable GPU that delivers exactly what it promises. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for top-tier performance for gaming or creative work.

I upgraded to the ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC from a 4070 super FE and couldn’t be happier. The build quality is outstanding, and the quad-fan cooler keeps temperatures surprisingly low even during long gaming sessions while staying very quiet. Performance has been phenomenal at both 1440p and 4K. Every game I’ve thrown at it runs smoothly with max settings, and DLSS 4 is a huge bonus for demanding titles. The factory overclock gives it a little extra performance right out of the box, and there’s still plenty of headroom if you like to tweak settings. The card is definitely large and heavy, so make sure your case has enough clearance. Other than that, installation was straightforward and everything worked perfectly. If you’re looking for one of the best RTX 5080 models available, the Astral OC is absolutely worth considering. Premium cooling, excellent acoustics, and top-tier performance make it an easy 5-star purchase.

This is the most powerful GPU that I've ever owned. It's also the largest yet the quietest too. I love it. The fans never spin until the temperature hits 50°C and even then the fans are barely audible. It has a single RGB strip running along the front that's pretty customizable with the Asus software. It is expensive but I plan to keep it for years so it's worth it to me.

Upgraded from a rtx 4070 to this 5080 astral, it’s absolutely superb. Runs 1440p 120 fps with max ray tracing DLAA war thunder and the multi frame gen is fantastic is other games like wuthering waves, cyberpunk 2077 and monster hunter wilds. Runs cool, usually at 60c max at full load and makes absolutely no noise. Also love the fact that it has the per pin monitor just incase there’s something wrong with the 12v hpwr connection.

If you looked up online or watched videos about If upgrading from a 4070 ti super to a 5080 is worth it and didn’t feel like you got a straight answer, IT SURE IS. This card is huge. Barely fits in my case. Haha but it’s super quiet and keeps cool under heavy load. 850 watt PSU at least, but if you plan to OC then a 1000w PSU is your best bet.

I upgraded to this mainly for 4K gaming, and so far it has been great. Performance is excellent, temperatures stay under control, and the fans are quieter than I expected for such a powerful card. The build quality feels very solid, but this thing is huge and heavy, so definitely check your case clearance and use a GPU support bracket. It is expensive, but if you want a high-end RTX 5080 with strong cooling and don’t mind the size, I think the Astral is worth considering. Side note: Absolute Unit. Make sure your case can fit it.

The first thing that stands out with this ASUS NVIDIA RTX 5080 is just how massive the card is. I replaced an RTX 5000 Ada Generation card with this, and the 5080 barely fits in my case and takes up 4 slots, vs. 2 slots with the Ada. That comparison is a little unusual since the RTX 5000 Ada is a business-class card with twice the VRAM, while the 5080 is much more gaming-focused. Still, my computer gets used for some gaming and a lot of generative AI and large language model development, so I have been able to put the card through a fairly demanding mix of workloads. My biggest limitation with the RTX 5080 is the VRAM. Coming from the RTX 5000 Ada, I definitely notice having less memory available for larger AI models and workflows. There are also some processing tasks where the Ada card is still slightly faster for what I do. My one regret is not waiting for a 24GB VRAM version, but I needed a replacement for work and could not really put that off. If AI development is your main reason for buying one, I would think carefully about how much VRAM your models require before choosing this version. Gaming is where the 5080 clearly feels like the stronger card. On my larger display, gameplay is noticeably smoother, and I see less cutting, tearing, and other visual artifacts than I did with the RTX 5000 Ada. That is not too surprising considering the different markets the cards are designed for, but the difference is noticeable enough that gaming performance feels like an upgrade rather than just something that looks better on a spec sheet; otherwise, for gaming, it's about the best you can get since 5090s are impossible to get at an "affordable" price. Cooling has also been better than I expected considering the size and power requirements. During longer sustained workloads, I am seeing temperatures around 65 degrees Celsius under load. That is quite reasonable for this level of GPU performance, and I have not had temperature issues during longer AI processing sessions. The fans do spin up and make noise, but it's not annoying and is actually pretty quiet; however, it's definitely louder than my Ada card. Power consumption is higher than my Ada card as well. Under a fairly constant workload, I generally see around 350 watts peak. Power supply capacity and available connectors are worth checking before buying. The card can use three PCIe power connections through the included adapter, or the single 12V power connection if your power supply supports it. I strongly prefer the single connection because it makes cable management considerably cleaner, especially with a GPU that already takes up this much room. I also recommend installing the ASUS software if you are using Windows. It provides a surprisingly useful amount of information, including temperatures across different zones, GPU processing load, fan speeds, and other operating data. It also makes adjusting fan behavior and overclock settings fairly easy with sliders instead of requiring a lot of manual configuration. The usability is good enough that I actually leave it up on the desktop while running or training models. At around $2,000, calling any graphics card a good value feels strange, but the comparison with my RTX 5000 Ada puts the price into perspective. The professional card costs considerably more (about 5k if I got it today), and for gaming the RTX 5080 is actually the better experience. The tradeoff is memory capacity and performance in some professional or AI workloads. Everything I've gamed so far, such as TRYP FPV simulator and M$ flight sim, is superb; but both could also benefit from more VRAM. For someone primarily gaming with some AI work on the side, this is an extremely capable card with excellent cooling and strong performance. For heavier generative AI or LLM development, I would pay very close attention to the VRAM requirement before buying. In my case, it is doing the job well, but the memory limitation is something I'm working around until I can get a Blackwell 6K card.

Rog knocked it out of the park. This GPU is is beautiful as it is powerful. While ROG does have the highest priced GPU's its for good reason. If you want the best you but ROG. The insane build quality mixed with the flawless 4 fan design will keep it running for years to come. 5 out of 5!

Coming from a 3080 TI, I was truly surprised at the games I got with this card. It is truly an overclocking monster. Able to get 3.3 GHz stable in game with plus 1,000 on the memory. It is enormous weighs almost as much as a newborn baby. But it has great features like the 12 pin thermal power plus protector and it also has a built-in accelerometer to tell you if it starts sagging. Great card great build and great Aesthetics. Would highly recommend but not at the current prices

Runs very cool, looks very clean, ans first time owning an 80 series card. Well worth it and destroys anything i throw at it with ease and cool temps. Worth it if you like the look and build quality. Otherwise go with the FE

Stays cool under load is perfect for whatever you throw at it

When these cards came out, I said I’d never spend the money on one because I was content with my 70 series card. I did admire the way they look. Well I started hitting some VRAM limits with the 70 series card I was using so I started looking at upgrades. All of the 90 series cards are priced into oblivion so I got the 5080 astral and its been incredible the last 3 weeks.

I am enjoying my new Astral 5080 from Rog ASUS, during gameplay my frames are speedy and top-notch. To me, the card is relatively quiet, obviously under heavy game play; with graphics and lighting intense games the card can get a little louder. The graphics are set for ultra on everything so far. The card looks great aesthetically, I was thinking about water blocking it, but the card is a spectacle and pretty awesome just the way it came. As far as heat goes, it stays way cooler than any card I have owned prior. The 5080 astral is a big card and it is heavy. I actually couldn’t find a compatible gpu mount holder for my case and this new card, so I built my own for it. I’ve had zero issues with software and it was easy to get the latest drivers. I’m excited to see what all I can do with the Astral 5080 in my build.

I ordered the ASUS ROG Astral NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 online from Best Buy and picked it up in-store, and I’m super happy with it! The online ordering was a snap, and when I got to the store, the pickup was fast—staff were friendly and had it ready to go in no time. This card’s performance is off the charts—I’ve been playing at 1440p with all the settings maxed, and it runs everything so smooth, even with ray tracing cranked up. Looking to buy a 4K OLED monitor now. The four-fan setup keeps it cool and quiet no matter how long I game. It’s a huge upgrade for my setup, and Best Buy made getting it a total breeze!

As much as some people complain about the 4th fan being too loud, it's never been a notable issue outside of rendering shaders which lasts no more than a couple minutes. Really, just have a well ventilated build and rpms will stay low. The build quality is unmatched, temps are incredibly low, and performance is better than most, if not all, 5080s out the box. Regarding the 12VHPWR connector, GPU Tweak III adds peace of mind allowing you to monitor, in real time, the current for each individual pin. It can also provides alert warnings in the unfortunate event of uneven current input, where as no other 5080 provides onboard monitoring hardware on the PCB, increasing the risk of failing. Cons aside from the power connector; cost.

Upgraded from a 4070ti and was on the fence between a 5070ti and a 5080. Decided to go with the 5080 cause why not lol. Absolutely no regrets, it is a beast of a card all around.